09/09/2026
🚨 NEW NSW STRATA REQUIREMENT FROM 1 OCTOBER 2026
Are you on a NSW strata committee? There’s an important change you need to know about.
From 1 October 2026, new and returning strata committee members will be required to complete mandatory annual training under NSW strata law.
📚 What you need to know:
✔️ Training is free and online through NSW Fair Trading
✔️ The introductory course is approximately 1 hour and self-paced
✔️ Committee members generally have 3 months from their appointment to complete the training
✔️ The requirement applies to both new and returning committee members
✔️ Training will cover important areas including committee responsibilities, governance, repairs and maintenance, dispute resolution and financial health
✔️ If a committee member fails to complete the training within the required timeframe, they automatically cease to be a committee member
There are some exemptions, including members of two-lot strata schemes, strata managing agents, Australian College of Strata Lawyers members and certain short-term casual vacancies. (NSW Government)
🏢 What does this mean for your strata scheme?
Committee members play an important role in making decisions that affect owners, finances, maintenance and the long-term future of the building. Understanding your responsibilities and obligations is essential for good strata governance.
At Elevate Strata, we believe informed committees make better decisions and contribute to healthier, better-managed strata communities.
If you’re a strata committee member, lot owner or owners corporation and want to understand how the upcoming NSW strata law changes may affect your scheme, we’re here to help.
📩 Talk to Elevate Strata about your strata management needs.
